Philander Oliver and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1837 June 17 to 19
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| Creator | Powers, Philander O., 1805-1872 |
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| Creator | Powers, Harriet Goulding, 1806-1842 |
| Addressee | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 |
| Addressee | Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 |
| Title | Philander Oliver and Harriet Goulding Powers letter to Justin and Charlotte Bass Perkins, 1837 June 17 to 19 |
| Dates | 1837-06-17-1837-06-19 |
| Abstract | P. O. (Philander O.) Powers letter to Justin Perkins in which Philander writes regarding local opposition to the mission in Broosa (Bursa). He also writes regarding two young Armenian school teachers to whom he is providing instruction, Brother S's prospects among the Greeks, the upcoming translation of some of Mr. Temple's tracts into Greco-Turkish, and their present domestic comfort and health. Following Philander's portion, Harriet (Powers) writes to Charlotte Bass Perkins. She discusses the health of Sister Schneider, mentions the birth of Eliza Howe (Schneider), remarks on reinforcements at Charlotte's station and Charlotte's health, comments on little Henry Martin's fall, discusses the deaths of the Adgers' children, and mentions Mr. Goodell's recent visit. Each Powers sends regards to several individuals. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 25 x 21 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Production | Bursa (Turkey) |
| Genre | Correspondence |
| Subject | Powers, Philander O., 1805-1872 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Powers, Harriet Goulding, 1806-1842 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Justin, 1805-1869 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Perkins, Charlotte B., 1808-1897 – Correspondence |
| Subject | Children of missionaries |
| Subject | Missions, American – Turkey – Bursa |
| Subject | Armenians – Missions – Turkey – Bursa |
| Subject | Western Turkey Mission |
| Part of | Justin Perkins (AC 1829) Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 2 Folder 1 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |